Surgical Technologist - 16 Month Diploma Program

The Surgical Technologist program will provide the student with an understanding of various surgical procedures necessary to anticipate the needs of the operating room team members. Students will learn to apply the principles of sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic and sterile techniques in preparation and use of all supplies and equipment. This knowledge will be demonstrated by the ability to position patients and to prepare instrumentation, equipment, and supplies appropriate for surgical intervention. The program concludes with an externship to a hospital or ambulatory center to provide hands-on working experience. The program is designed for the student with little or no prior experience in the field.

Accreditation and Certification

The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). This accreditation status allows the graduate to take the certification examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Certification is voluntary and is not a requirement for graduation or employment in Pennsylvania.

Kathy Mercuri, RN, BSN, CNOR | Nurse Manager Lake Health

I was spared the expense of orienting an employee which is quite costly in this economy. The graduate was ready for an assignment on day one of her hire!

Jaime Wilber, RN, BSN | Director of Nursing Ashtabula Surgery Center The grad was an extraordinary student. He was well prepared to come into a surgical setting and has become such an asset to our team.

Bob Motherwell | Surgical Technologist Ashtabula Surgery Center The education I received at Great Lakes Institute of Technology in the Surgical Technologist course was outstanding. I was prepared and able to walk into any operating room and perform the duties and functions in the Surgical Technologist role. My instructors were knowledgeable and helpful in preparing all the students to be successful in their chosen career. The entire staff at Great Lakes Institute of Technology was friendly, courteous and helpful in helping me achieve my goal of becoming a Surgical Technologist.

Darien Kontes | Director of Surgical Services Kane Community Hospital

... we couldn’t be more impressed with anyone else. She was prompt, respectful, professional, and performed as a scrub technician above and beyond what was expected. Please feel free to send us students at any time.

Consumer Information | Program Name: Surgical Technician (67 credits) | SOC Code: 29.2055 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2055.00 | Award Level: Diploma | Program Length: 10 Months | Program Costs (effective 7/1/11): Tuition: $14,606 Registration Fee: $100 Lab Fees: $1,072 Certification Fee: $290 Act 34 Clearance: $10 Books/Supplies: $1,300 | On-time Completion Rate: 32 graduates (7/1/10 – 6/30/11) - 72% on time rate | Job placement rates as reported on the 2010 ACCSC annual report: Rate: 79% - Range: Graduates who began their program between 1/08 – 12/08 | Median Loan Debt of Graduates (graduated 7/1/10 – 6/30/11): Federal Loans: $14,320.50 Private Loans: $0 Intuitional Loans: $0 Consumer Information - 17 Months | Program Name: Surgical Technician | SOC Code: 29.2055 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2055.00 | Award Level: Diploma | Program Length: 17 Months | Program Costs (effective 7/1/11): Tuition: $23,762 Registration Fee: $100 Lab Fees: $1,744 Certification Fee: $290 Act 34 Clearance: $10 Books/Supplies: $2,400 | On-time Completion Rate: 0 graduates (7/1/10 – 6/30/11) | Job placement rates as reported on the 2010 ACCSC annual report: Not reported in 2010 | Median Loan Debt of Graduates (graduated 7/1/09 – 6/30/10): 0 graduates (7/1/09 – 6/30/10)

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